Porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The porcelain tableware market in Germany started at 72 411 t in 2018 but saw a slight decline to 70 996 t in 2019, pressured by a broader downturn in demand for tableware and kitchenware. This was followed by a significant contraction to 59 933 t in 2020.

A recovery began in 2021, lifting the market to 62 504 t, before a sharp rise to 77 787 t in 2022. However, 2023 experienced a severe drop to 49 806 t, partly due to global logistical challenges that raised transport and packaging costs by 22%, affecting affordability and supply. In 2024, a modest rebound to 50 983 t occurred as trends like digital personalization, sustainable materials, and biodegradable packaging gained traction among consumers.

Production porcelain tableware and kitchenware in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 337.1 million US dollars, marking a sharp contraction of 27.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 30.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 25 004 tonnes were produced, representing a significant year-over-year contraction of 33.4%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 36.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports porcelain tableware and kitchenware from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware exports reached 29 608 tonnes, reflecting a substantial decrease of 24.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 21.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.6%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 39 007 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Austria accounted for 13.1% of exports, Czechia for 11.0%, and Italy for 8.5%, together making up just 32.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year improvement, Germany's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 276.3 million US dollars, marking a loss of 19.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 344.5 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and the United States were among the largest buyers of porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware from Germany in value terms, accounting for 12.4%, 8.1%, and 7.5% of exports, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 28.0% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware imports into Germany reached 64 536 tonnes, showing a robust decline of 10.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 5.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Czechia remained the principal suppliers of porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware to Germany in kind. China accounted for 54.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 8.5%, and Czechia for 7.6%, jointly making up 71.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's porcelain and china tableware and kitchenware import volume came to 227.8 million US dollars, corresponding to a moderate decrease of 5.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.7%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 242.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—China, Czechia, and the Netherlands—remained central to imports in value terms, together accounting for 62.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020